Field Assistant

In the Lokere Watershed Management Zone, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements GIZ “Climate Change Adaptation” (CCA) Project in Karamoja will implement 2 pilot micro-watershed management interventions to demonstrate measures in natural resource restoration and water for production infrastructure. The project uses existing village, sub county and district structures to implement activities at community level.

The approach is based on principles of participatory rural appraisal, do-no-harm and gender. Based on extended experience in Karamoja, GIZ CCA has learned that sustainability is best guaranteed if all level of stakeholder (individuals, village, sub county, district) are involved from the very beginning in participatory planning, joint implementation, monitoring and a structured exit strategy. The measures focus on water conservation techniques, applying agro-forestry systems, reduction of surface water run-off, soil conservation, erosion control, improved agro-pastoral production techniques as well as pasture and range land management.

Job title: Field Assistant.

Closing date: October 30, 2015 – 5pm

The Field Assistants will be responsible to support the implementation of the water catchment management activities in coordinating and implementing all GIZ CCA project activities within the component of water catchment management (identification, sensitization, mobilization, implementation and follow-up) in partnership with the local government (at all working levels) and other relevant partners. The incumbent will be supporting the Lokere Catchment Zone in project management in the reporting of all activities and developments within the respective pilot area.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Field Assistant jobs should hold a diploma in natural resources management, agro-forestry, Agriculture or climate change adaptation
• Possession of a University Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage

How to apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to either of the following addresses clearly indicating the position you are applying for as subject for your cover letter.

Send application to:
Head of Human Resources
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
GIZ Office Kampala
P.O. Box 10346
Kampala Uganda
E mail to: barbara.matovu@giz.de
Or directly deliver your application to:
GIZ – Climate Change Adaptation Project,
Plot No. 82 Circular Road/North Division, Senior Quarters Moroto Municipality,
P.O. Box 140 Karamoja, Uganda
E-mail to: edward.mazinga@giz.de

Data and ICT Officer

The International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world.
About US CDC PHIA:

ICAP is working in partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide allocation of resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
ICAP, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is planning to conduct a PHIA to estimate the population-level impact of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Uganda. In addition to providing important programmatic information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the national HIV program is of great value to HIV researchers and public health experts around the world.

Job title: Data and ICT Officer.

Closing date: November 15, 2015 – 5pm

Funding Source: United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Data and ICT Officer will be responsible for in-country management, storage, and security of data, as well as other technical aspects of the population-based surveys conducted on tablets. The incumbent will work to ensure delivery of clean, high-quality survey data and troubleshoot possible ICT challenges during data collection.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The job holder will attend in-country meetings on data management and security and facilitate consensus on data architecture plan
• Work closely with NY-based Lead SI Advisor and regional ICT Specialist to conduct testing of ODK tablet forms
• Regularly troubleshoot platform-level technology issues that may arise with tablets under the guidance of the NY-based Data Manager and regional ICT Specialist.
• Identify and resolve potential connection issues with mobile operators using mobile data devices.
• Help identify and resolve potential connection issues within the survey team (e.g., from tablets to a group router, from lab equipment to tablets, etc.).
• The incumbent will troubleshoot database issues
• Carry out daily data quality control checks under guidance of NY-based Data Manager and regional ICT manager
• Offer remote technical support by phone or through remote access of tablets used during survey.
• Provide in-person technical support on ad-hoc basis for field teams.
• Provide technical assistance to MOH ICT team to obtain and maintain local copy of survey data
• Install application updates under guidance of NY-based Data Manager and regional ICT Specialist
• Coordinate replacement of damaged or lost equipment.
• Regularly report and send damaged equipment for repair.
• Control and maintain an active inventory of tablets and other ICT equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic network configuration issues on IP-enabled lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic software issues for the satellite and lab databases
• Help troubleshoot any software and connectivity issues with PIMA machines and Alere server
• Provide ICT support for ICAP Uganda office operations
• Perform other related duties as directed.
• Periodic domestic travel to troubleshoot technical data collection issues (requiring overnight stay of up to two days).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Data and ICT Officer vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Engineering, or related field.
• At least two years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications and databases from large research studies.
• Significant experience conducting data quality checks and producing data collection monitoring reports.
• Proven experience in using and troubleshooting electronic data collection tools, especially tablets.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of cloud-based data storage service offerings.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Extensive experience in providing remote assistance (e.g., from a central office location) to public health teams working in the field.
• Demonstrated and successful experience managing large, population-based survey data.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving IP-level connection issues, IPv4 sub-netting, etc.
• Significant experience in working with mobile telecommunications technologies (GSM, 3G/4G, etc.), mainly in disconnected mode.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience working with issues relating to HIV/AIDS.

Contact/How to apply: 

All suitably qualified and experienced candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to: icap-jobs-uganda@columbia.edu
Please clearly indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates

USAID Development Program Assistant

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
POSITION:USAID Development Program Assistant
POSITION LOCATION: USAID, Office of Program and Policy Development (OPPD)
OPENING DATE:    October 26, 2015
CLOSING DATE:   November 8, 2015
WORK HOURS:  40 hours per week
SALARY:  Ordinarily Resident: FSN-9  (Ugshs 64,849,075 to 94,733,853 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5


USAID/Uganda is seeking for a qualified individual for the position of Development Program Assistant
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Provides broad guidance, analysis, and leadership in the formulation and management of USAID/Uganda’s overall economic development assistance strategy.  PPD is responsible for developing policies and procedures that govern portfolio implementation.  The office plays a leadership role in the Mission’s portfolio from the pre-activity stage of planning and concept paper review, through the design, implementation, evaluation and closeout processes.  The office is also responsible for ensuring Agency guidance and procedures are adhered to, as well as developing Mission policies and systems to ensure quality, results-oriented activities are being implemented.  PPD has additional responsibilities that include leadership in gender equality, Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) and Information and Communications Technology;  financial management reviews; partnerships; the Mission web site; and reviews of unsolicited applications.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1.  Education:  A University Degree – at the Bachelor’s Degree level in public or business administration and/or management is required.
2. Experience:  At least five years of progressively responsible experience is required in development-project documentation, program design, management, and or evaluation, or similar work, at least three years of which should be with an international organization or agency doing development-assistance donor or implementing-partner organization.  Experience in project management support, the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and presentation of findings in both oral and written form is required.
3. Language: Level IV English; Excellent English language oral and written communication skills are required.  (This will be tested)
4. Knowledge:  A thorough knowledge of administrative and documentation procedures, including standard business formats for correspondence and business/diplomatic protocol is required.  Good understanding of GOU organization and operations and a capacity to learn and understand USG operations, procedures and policies regarding the planning, design, implementation and performance-monitoring and evaluation of USG official development assistance.  Thorough understanding of USAID office and administrative policies and procedures for management of its program in Uganda, and familiarity with participant training-type programs is highly desirable.
5.  Skills and Abilities: Ability to read/understand, analyze and report out clearly and concisely – in both oral and written form – complex data and narrative material regarding development assistance, the local development context, USG  policies and procedures, and related subjects, to a wide variety of audiences.  Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets of medium related to budgets and development statistics.  Ability to use and train others in various office machines and computers with a variety of software programs i.e. word-processing, dbase and spreadsheet applications.  Ability to establish and maintain a wide variety of contacts in public and private sectors.  Must have the professional and interpersonal skills to effectively handle inter-office relations and workflows and to facilitate cross-cultural and interagency relationships.  Able to obtain, analyze and organize large volumes of complex data and to prepare concise and accurate reports based on that data. (This will be tested)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office on 0414-306001
SELECTION PROCESS:  When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy:  nepotism, conflict of interest, budget, and residency status.

1. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.  Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

1. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources.  (See “For Further Information” above); and
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

IMPORTANT:  Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.  If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process.  Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov
Telephone: 0414306001
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY
 SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single  attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB.
Cleary indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the DS-174 form.

Field Coordinator- District Capacity Building Program

Job Title:   Field Coordinator- District Capacity Building Program

Organization: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) 

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health (MoH) with support from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing a capacity building program for district and regional health managers to equip them with knowledge and skills to effectively accelerate health services performance at district level.

About Global Fund Program:

The aim of District Capacity Building Program is to improve health services delivery through improved leadership and management. The program specifically targets District Health Teams, Regional Performance Monitoring Teams (RPMTs), and managers of Regional Referral Hospitals (RRH). The training is work-based and modular in nature, and trainees spend approx 20% of their time in class learning the basic tenets of governance, leadership and management, and 80% in the field applying what they leamt and implementing selected projects with support from mentors. MakSPH has received funds from The Global Fund to support the rapid scale up of the District Capacity Building Program and would like to recruit a Field Coordinator to beef up the implementation team.

Job Summary:  The Field Coordinator for the District Capacity Building Program will be responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of field activities related to the District Capacity Building program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Oversee the implementation of field activities related to the District Capacity Building Program working closely with central Ministry of Health, national and regional core teams, district- based implementing partners, mentors and respective district health offices

·         Carry out on-site support supervision to trained teams at district level and offer technical support to national and regional core teams

·         Support the development of training curricula, materials and supporting tools for the District Capacity building program

·         Offer technical support to trainees to develop and refine concept papers and proposals on priority areas identified within their places of work

·         Mentor and support district health teams in the implementation of their projects, compilation and dissemination of progress reports within the districts and other forums.

·         Support district capacity assessments and program evaluation

·         Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·         The applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Public Health, Master of Public Health Leadership, Master of Health Services Management, or in any other health-related fields.

·         A minimum of five years’ experience working in a health- related field 2 of which should be in a similar position.

·         Two years’ experience in a managerial position will be an added advantage.

·         The candidates with experience working with the district local government with adequate knowledge of the Uganda health system will be preferred.

·         Good management skills

·         Good facilitation and training skills

·         Interpersonal skills

·         Good negotiation skills

·         Ability to multitask

·         Ability to work effectively with teams.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send a letter expressing interest and providing a brief education background, and research experience, personal research interests, names of two referees, and expected date of availability. Please attach your latest curriculum vitae. The complete application should be addressed to the following address:

The Dean,

Makerere University School of Public Health

Mulago National Referral Hospital Complex,

Mulago Hill Road,

Room 215, 2^nd Floor, MakSPH Building,

P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 8^th November, 2015

Programme Director

GOAL
Founded in 1977, GOAL works to promote the realization of the fundamental rights of the poor, the vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crisis. GOAL currently works in 16 countries; Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Iraq, Philippines, Liberia and Zimbabwe. GOAL’s head office is in Dublin, Ireland with support offices in London and New York.

General description of the country programme
First operational in Uganda in the late 70’s, the current country programme focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH and Health Accountability programming); and a market based approach to improving agricultural livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of 120 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €4.6 million (2015). GOAL is currently operational in the North, South, East and West of Uganda with five established offices in Kampala, Bugiri, Abim, Kaabong and Agago Districts; and a new office planned for mid-2015 in Lira, Eastern Uganda in 2015. GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors who include DfID, Charity: water, Irish Aid, FAO, GOAL and a number of small foundations.

General Programme Summary
Working in consortium with Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development, the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) programme will strengthen systems and facilitate the creation of sustainable economic opportunities for disadvantaged Ugandan youth. DYNAMIC’s overall goal is to increase the number of young people who are in secure employment or self-employment and to promote effective and efficient agricultural market systems for youth. Through a market-driven and holistic approach, DYNAMIC will engage an array of public and private sector actors to increase access to goods, services, markets, information and productive and social assets to increase productivity of Ugandan agribusinesses and non-farm enterprises.

DYNAMIC will reach 125,000 out-of-school youth aged 15 – 24 living in peri-urban and rural areas within eight districts of northern Uganda over five years. Through an innovative, market facilitation approach, DYNAMIC will promote long-term efficiency in existing agricultural systems. Youth already engaged in on-farm activities will move from subsistence to more productive and profitable farming. DYNAMIC will increase the employability of Ugandan youth by facilitating access to demand-driven technical skills, knowledge and market information that directly respond to business opportunities in the agricultural sector. In parallel, DYNAMIC will link agribusinesses and microenterprises to market opportunities and diverse stakeholders, and ensure they can utilize appropriate (formal and informal) financial services. DYNAMIC’s design recognizes that youth are a diverse age group requiring tailored interventions to fit their stage in life and transition into the workforce. In particular, DYNAMIC will ensure that participating youth, particularly young women, are engaging in appropriate, safe, and productive economic opportunities.

General Position Summary
The Programme Director will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the MasterCard Foundation-funded DYNAMIC programme. S/he will lead an extended team from GOAL and all consortium partners to develop, research, implement and measure the programme. DYNAMIC is implemented by a consortium of actors: GOAL is the consortium lead and along with Mercy Corps, will directly implement the programme across eight districts. VSO is the technical lead for skills and learning and Restless Development is the technical lead for youth engagement. Mercy Corps is the technical lead for market development and financial services and GOAL is the technical lead for M&E. Overseas Development Institute (ODI) will provide technical back stopping to overall M&E systems on behalf of MasterCard Foundation.

The Programme Director will lead the coordination, strategy, compliance, M&E and reporting of the consortium of implementing partners. The Programme Director will engender a collaborative team spirit focused on achievement of the programmes goals. The programme is just beginning (August 2015 – 2020), and offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to influence the setup, research and detailed implementation design of this large and innovative programme. The position is based in Lira, a thriving market town mid – eastern Uganda where the programme management unit (PMU) will sit.
Essential Job Functions
Strategy and Vision

• Provide strategic leadership and vision to attain programme goal and objectives through the development, implementation, reviews, presentation and management of all aspects of this large programme.
• Recommend and lead implementation of programme priorities and explore, evaluate and present new programme/ business opportunities that leverage impact and/ or complement core activities.

Program Management

• Lead the day to day consortium management to ensure programme objectives and reporting deadlines are met.
• The programme director is responsible for ensuring the grant management and implementation (including all compliance and reporting), with support from GOAL finance and grant management teams.
• Manage all operations related to the programme according to the programme work plan, programme budget and implementation strategy.
• Troubleshoot, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily programme activities and liaise with relevant senior management from across the consortium.
• Monitor programme implementation, measure impact and calibrate programme strategy and implementation accordingly.
• Work closely with the GOAL MEL Coordinator and ODI on the MEL systems design and measurement.
• Ensure that achievements and best practices are captured and disseminated including the continual re-evaluation of programme activities and information, with resulting activity adjustments.
• Primary person responsible for the management of logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of the programme in line with donor guidelines and GOAL policy Ensure all programme funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations and are reasonable, and that work with the private sector conforms to MasterCard Foundation guidelines.
• Work with the Deputy Director to forecast expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the programme in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all work follows international quality standards and best practices and that agriculture initiatives are technically and environmentally sound.

Team Management

• Directly responsible for the performance management of the Programme Management Unit (PMU) which includes consortium partners’ staff.
• Manage the recruitment and training of the PMU to ensure staff are of the quality and capacity to ensure the successful implementation of activities. Monitor and advise on staffing needs throughout the programme. Ensure evaluations and disciplinary measures are made, as necessary according to GOAL policy.
• Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to all staff in the PMU.

Representation

• Ensure accountability to project participants and to international standards guiding development work. This includes understanding and following established international guidelines and actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
• Work closely in partnership with the GOAL Uganda Country Director to represent the programme to the MasterCard Foundation, the Uganda government at national and district levels. As well as the programme Steering Committee, Consortium Coordination Group, National Advisory Committee and the National Youth Working Group.
• Ensure good relations and accountability with the MasterCard Foundation, Ugandan government counterparts and private sector partners.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of relationships with target communities, and local government structures.
• Represent DYNAMIC at external conferences (Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference, SEEP conference, etc.) and relevant thought leadership events as needed

Knowledge and experience required for the position

• Master’s Degree in economic development or other relevant field is preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant international experience including three years in a senior management position
• Experience managing consortium-led programmes.
• Proven technical experience in market facilitation, youth development, livelihoods and/or agriculture and value chain programming.
• Previous experience in Uganda or East Africa.
• Practical experience managing consortium-led grants involving international NGO partners.
• Complex program management and demonstrated success building, managing and leading a team of professionals.
• Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships with implementing and strategic partner agencies, and government authorities and counterparts.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of Office applications.

In summary:
The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a broad perspective. S/he will undertake innovative approaches, be agile in the conceptualization of new programme ideas and will be well versed in strategic thinking and planning. S/he will also have ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and to calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected events impacting programme operations. The ideal candidate will be familiar with market-based agricultural programmes targeting youth, and will demonstrate cultural knowledge and sensitivity, while also demonstrating skills and ability to build and maintain partnerships with international organizations and private sector partners. Must have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and manage expectations of many stakeholders. The ability and desire to grow a cohesive and professional team from across multiple partners is essential.
Job location: Lira, Eastern Uganda, with extensive travel to programme sites
Reports to: Country Director
Management: The Programme Director has overall responsibility for all aspects of management of a five year $21.3 million MasterCard Foundation funded consortium program[1]; targeting youth and using a market based approach in the agriculture sector in Northern Uganda.
Works directly with: Country Directors of consortium partners, Financial Controller, Assistant Country Director Systems and Assistant Country Director Programmes, all staff including those seconded by partners.
Salary: €45,000 - €55,000
[1] Consortia members are Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development
Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

How to apply:

Please visit https://www.goalglobal.org/careers

Chief of Party

The Chief of Party will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to IMA World Health's effort with regards to the USAID/Uganda's Private Not for Profit Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Services project in Uganda. USAID/Uganda's Health, HIV/AIDS and Education (HHE) Office seeks to initiate a five year program to contribute to a reduction in HIV infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, malaria and tuberculosis (TB).The core objective of the program is to enhance more effective use of health services within the target population. S/he will report to the IMA Country Director and will work closely with the Programs Department based in Washington D.C.
Duties:

• Provide overall supervision of program activities, including management of personnel and subcontractors
• Monitor progress of program objectives and work with the country director and program officers in headquarters to ensure quality control
• Serve as IMA's representative to USAID, the Uganda government, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations
• Manage quality and timely reporting to USAID through monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Lead development of the annual work plan and M&E plan
• Ensure visibility of program results, achievements and lessons learned through presentations at conferences and workshops and/or publishing articles through professional journals
• Ensure technical capacity of staff and provide technical assistance and backstopping when required
• Ensure project expenses are reasonable and in accordance with USAID rules and regulations

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

• Advanced degree in international health, public health, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of successful implementation of projects in health systems strengthening, HIV/AIDS programs, maternal and child health, malnutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, organizational development, or related projects
• Experience leading donor-funded projects in Uganda or elsewhere in Africa
• Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and regulations
• Experience supervising personnel in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated leadership in working with host country officials from the health, community, NGO,FBO and CBO sectors
• Fluency in English

How to apply:

Please use the following link to apply on the IMA World Health career page:

• https://imaworldhealth.applicantpro.com/jobs/218070.html

Manager for Strategic Partnerships, East Africa (MSP)

The Manager for Strategic Partnerships (MSP) works under the direction of the Senior Regional Director for Africa, and in close coordination with senior staff of International Programs Department and New Business Development, to help identify and promote strategic partnerships in support of LWR’s work in Agriculture, Climate Change and Emergency Response. The position is expected to be based in Kampala, Uganda with responsibilities for East Africa. Primary duties are to develop partner networks and strategic partnerships to increase the scale and impact of LWR’s work, focusing on corporate, foundation, government, bilateral and multilateral organizations in priority countries in the region of assignment, and to contribute to the development of high quality proposals related to these partnership opportunities.

Resource Mobilization (Private & Public):
· Proactively pursue opportunities for engagement with the corporate sector in priority countries, around the concept of Shared Value between corporate and LWR interests
· Track USAID and other bilateral or multilateral forecasts and Requests for Applications/Proposals (RFAs/RFPs) and initiate conversations internally and with potential partners in response to these opportunities
· Initiate discussions with regional staff on Go/No-Go decisions around funding opportunities
· Recommend strategic role for LWR (e.g. as prime or sub) under relevant RFAs/RFPs
· Lead technical design workshops with staff and partners to design and write high-quality proposals in response to donor opportunities. Contribute to setting of annual growth targets for the region, in coordination with RD and NBD

Partnership Strategy & Coordination of Engagement:
· Develop a regional and/or country level strategy for leveraging investment from private (corporate & foundation) and public (bilateral & multilateral) sectors.
· Develop a plan for coordinating relationship management with these different sectors and individual institutions/companies within them, in order to share responsibility for engagement among senior staff, providing clarity on roles and responsibilities of different staff and avoiding duplication of effort

Donor Cultivation and Networking:
· Cultivate relations with prioritized partners for possible funding, sharing information on LWR’s strategies, technical approaches, and capacities
· Represent LWR at regional events to build networks

Consortium-building:
· In response to identified funding opportunities, build consortiums of partners and help define each partner’s proposed role in consortium

Capacity Strengthening:
· Provide support/training to regional office and country teams around engagement with private and public donors and strategic consortium-building
· Work closely with Country Directors to develop and track partnership engagement and follow up

Professional Development
· Engage in ongoing professional development.
Other
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications

1. Commitment to LWR's core values of Gratitude, Calling, Accompaniment, Stewardship and Innovation.
2. A graduate degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field relevant to international development.
3. Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in international development with a track record in new business development, and 3-5 years of experience working overseas, preferably in the region of assignment.
4. Demonstrated ability to produce US government and foundation grant proposals, to successfully solicit grant funding, and to manage relationships with institutional funders.
5. Experience with public-private partnerships or similar engagement with corporate sector partners.
6. Experience effectively coordinating with a large group of stakeholders, including local partners and CBOs, field office staff, Headquarters staff, international partners and donors, and technical advisors.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as social media, ICT and mobile technology
8. Ability and willingness to travel up to 75 percent of time within the region of assignment, with some travel to Baltimore as needed. Travel could include adverse conditions and/or crisis zones, and may require extended stays in one place.
9. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, including strong technical program design and proposal writing skills. Knowledge of French or Spanish desirable.
10. Commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
11. Experience with and commitment to working in a very diverse workforce.
12. Understanding of issues related to LWR’s strategic objectives of Agriculture, Climate Change and Emergency response, and with the concept of resilience.
13. Ability to effectively represent organization to internal and external audiences.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://lwr.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-694785.html

Volunteer Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Manager-Coordinator-Intern (Uganda)

Posting Date [August 21, 2015]
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The Nobeah Foundation is the not-for-profit counterpart of Nobeah Technologies Ltd., a technology company focusing on technology with deep potential for social impact.
Across Africa the Nobeah Foundation will raise money from both local and international donors to sponsor free or subsidized distribution of the technologies from Nobeah. Through these activities the foundation will achieve its goal of supporting game-changing innovations.

ABOUT THE JOB
ROLE: Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Manager-Coordinator-Intern (s) - multiple positions available at manager, coordinator, or intern levels:
Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Manager
Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Coordinator
Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Intern

LOCATION: Uganda
COMPENSATION: This position is voluntary, but given a good mutual fit between the individual and the organization, the role may potentially transition into a paid full-time or part-time role within 3 months depending on the needs and capacity of the organization. However, please note that hiring will be prioritized based on contribution. Given the same productivity, working part-time (or fewer hours in a week) the number of months required to match the contribution of an individual working full-time (or more hours in a week) may be greater than the 3 month period worked by the full-time hire.

Summary of Position:
The newly formed Nobeah Foundation is seeking an Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Manager, an Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Coordinator, and an Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Intern for its Ugandan operations.
The Nobeah Foundation’s Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programme delivers a combination of innovative business models and technology with the intention of radically increasing viable employment opportunities for a wide sector of individuals from the informal sector to professions, from the long-term unemployed to interns and entrepreneurs. We are stepping up our efforts to implement what we believe are ground-breaking programmes, and recruiting suitable candidates for fulfil the role of Programme Manager/Coordinator/Intern.

At the manager level this position will be responsible for establishing donor, public, and private partnerships with Nobeah’s job creation and economic development initiatives. This entails conducting outreach to both government and donor organizations to identify and negotiate new opportunities for partnership, then negotiating and monitoring contractual partnership obligations, milestones and deliverables. This position will also be responsible for guiding and implementing programme initiatives and managing the release of the Nobeah products related to these initiatives, conducting research and staying current on the job markets in various sectors to contribute an understanding of market trends to planned projects.
Recruitment will take place in two phases. In the first phase concluding by November, the first group of candidates will be selected. In the second phase concluding December, the second group of candidates will be selected. Candidates found not eligible for the first group are welcome to reapply for the second group if any elements of your qualifications or experience have changed.
These positions require between 5-40 hours a week at any hours and any day per week as long as the requirements for on-line meetings and other collaboration are met. The positions are flexible to accommodate up to 100% remote work. Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office are required.
Though all work will be remote, the candidate must be located in and be eligible to work in the country. The candidate must speak at least one local language, in addition to being fluent in English both verbally and in writing. The candidate must also have a network of contacts in the country to facilitate any required work there.
We look forward to your application. In the mean time we invite you to visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/www.nobeahfoundation.org
The detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to those below:
· Assists with identifying government or donor programmes that provide funding or other incentives that could increase the impact of Nobeah’s own programmes and assist the fundraising team in pursuing grant funding.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and donor organization officials, legislators, Nobeah Foundation staff and the general public.
· Assists in negotiating and administering contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with national, county, community and donor organizations.
· Monitors national and county legislation relating to economic development.
· Identify opportunities for economic development and job creation initiatives by developing partnerships with the community and by working with existing businesses to identify ways for them to scale and create jobs through the faster hiring and more efficient management suggested by Nobeah’s advanced work management methodology.
· Acts as liaison for technical and financial resources between public and private sectors for the purpose of building capacity and partnerships with the goals of exporting local made Nobeah products overseas.
· Provide credible expert feedback before public bodies (city, county, legislative, etc.) on behalf of the programme on topics relating to his/her specialty or expertise. Act as a representative of the programme in stakeholder meetings, and maintain existing project stakeholders and partners. Propose strategy to achieve goals and objectives of the programme to senior management.
· Prepare, oversee, and manage the programme budget.
· Facilitate and monitor the outcomes of programme participants to establish sustainability and identify programme development opportunities. Assess results for continuous improvement.
· Coordinate the delivery of all programme aspects, including overall planning, development and administration as well as develop, implement and administer program-based seminars, workshops or training sessions on Nobeah’s related programmes and conduct selected training as required.
· Plans, coordinates and evaluates public relations activities designed to promote and create awareness of programmes.
· Provides input where requested on development and implementation of policies enhancing economic development.
· Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to program staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· A Bachelor’s Degree.
· At a manager level this position requires the following experience:
· Economic or community development programs and experience in business development and with startup businesses.
· Demonstrated understanding of the needs and priorities of business and industry including knowledge or experience of national and county labor markets, and the application of labor market information as well as related research and statistical techniques, with the ability to work as an effective liaison between private organizations and government.
· Knowledge or experience of program planning and management. Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop human relations. Ability to serve as effective and collaborative team member, working independently and meeting deadlines while prioritizing and managing multiple projects concurrently and assigning work to a team.
· Strong analytical, communication, organizational and record-keeping skills. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written processes, especially among diverse groups of people who may have varying degrees of knowledge. Speaking in public to give presentations. Experience facilitating meetings and discussions at a relatively high level.

How to apply:

TO APPLY:
To apply for this position send an email to hr@nobeahfoundation.org with your resume attached and with the subject line: “Re: Application for Volunteer Agricultural and Aquacultural Innovation Programmes Manager/Coordinator/Intern - Uganda”. Please ensure your name and other contact details are both in your resume and in the email itself.

Principal Technical Advisor, Health Financing

The Principal Technical Advisor, Health Financing shall be responsible for assisting the COP in program development and implementation of health financing interventions. S/he will contribute leadership and technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to ensure affordable EMHS availability in an equitable manner to the people of Uganda and ensure optimal use and management of limited resources at all levels. S/he will contribute to the development and implementation of policies, approaches and strategies that will strengthen the financing and financial management of EMHS.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical Assistance (90%)

• Conduct financial and commodity assessments and design mechanisms to develop and strengthen financing mechanisms for funding essential medicines and health commodities.
• Strengthen, through innovative approaches and system strengthening, equitable allocation of financial resources for EMHS.
• Strengthen financial management, tracking and M&E at all levels and develop appropriate systems for improved financial management.
• Implement strategies for pharmaceutical financial management at facility level.
• Develop innovative approaches for co-financing or health insurance of EMHS in the public sector.
• Contribute to the development of policies and approaches to develop and sustain health care financing initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen health systems and financing of EMHS aimed at strengthening availability and affordability EMHS.

Project Reporting (10%)

• Contribute to technical reports and other high-visibility, high-impact project deliverables, including presentations and reports to the donor and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Economics or Health Policy/Planning (or other closely related field) with specialization in health financing and or health economics.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in health economics or health financing, including significant experience in the area of essential medicines.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated skills and experience in economics and equity analysis in developing countries.
• Knowledge and experience with designing and introducing health insurance or cost recovery schemes.
• Experience with development and implementation of financial and commodity tracking systems at central level and facility level.
• Experience with capacity building in regards to financial management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong management and planning experience.
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s health sector is desirable.
• Previous experience on a USAID-funded health project is desirable.

Competencies

• Demonstrated success building and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders and senior-level government officials, local organizations, and representatives from international agencies.
• Ability to use good judgment on sensitive topics, including ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing assigned tasks and in dealing with stakeholders at all levels and in the appropriate cultural and political context.
• Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with senior managers, decision-makers, government officials, public and private donors, USG, and civil society.

Physical Demands

• Minimal travel requirements.
• Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10 lbs.

EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
Reports To
Chief of Party

How to apply:

Visit the MSH Website to APPLY!!
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/8480/principal-technical-advisor%2c-heal...

PHIA Project - ICAP Survey Coordinator

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP is providing technical support conduct of Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIAs) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
Reporting to the Uganda PHIA ICAP Project Lead, the ICAP Survey Coordinator, Uganda PHIA Project will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of a national population-level HIV impact assessment (PHIA) in Uganda in concert with the local implementing partners. Responsible for assisting in coordination of all of the PHIA’s day-to-day activities in country, along with local implementing partners, and coordinating local institutional review board reviews and approvals as well as coordinating and supporting the field teams, overseeing the activities of sub-contractors, and supporting the overall implementation of the PHIA. Supports the training of staff on the study protocol, procedures, policies, relevant regulations and also ensure that the study protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other relevant policies and regulations are being followed and appropriately locally adapted. Reports and monitors study site progress and maintain study regulatory files. Provide oversight and management of specific in-country PHIA ICAP staff, to be determined, and will assist with the oversight of in-country sub-contracted survey and lab organizations.
More details on ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at:
http://icap.columbia.edu/global-initatives/the-phia-project/
This position is grant funded.
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Major Accountabilities

• Support all aspects of the PHIA project, including protocol development and implementation, institutional review board submissions and maintenance of regulatory files
• Assist with recruiting, training and supervision of other ICAP PHIA project staff
• Understand and adhere to the protocol, SOPs, and other appropriate regulations, procedures and policies; assist in drafting and revising SOPs and training manuals
• Ensure that PHIA staff maintain confidentiality of study participants and adhere to principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethics of human subjects research
• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure timely recruitment of participants and collection of high quality data
• Liaise with, support and coordinate outside contractors to ensure timely completion of contracted scopes of work while adhering to GCP and protection of human subjects research
• Liaise with representatives from the Ministries of Health (MoH), implementing partners and CDC to discuss progress of the project and to address any challenges or issues that arise during conduct of the project
• Support communication needs of local and international investigators through organizing meetings, conference calls, and regular interactions;
• Prepare progress and other reports and study documents
• Participate in the preparation of scientific analyses, abstracts and publications
• Assist with capacity building workshops
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

• Requires a MPH or equivalent professional degree

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
• Approximately three (3) to five (5) years of research experience as a Project Coordinator/Survey Coordinator
• Demonstrated experience supervising project teams
• Demonstrated experience working in low-resource settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience, Skills & Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in one or two Uganda local languages

Travel Requirements

• Periodic domestic travel throughout Uganda to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project

How to apply:

NOTE: This is a local hire position (i.e., candidates must be eligible to work in Uganda) and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Uganda and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “PHIA Project – ICAP Survey Coordinator” to icap-jobs-uganda@columbia.edu.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Information Systems Specialist (ISS)

1. Introduction

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is an inter-governmental organization initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common Nile Basin water resources. NBI has a Shared Vision, namely: ‘to promote sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of', and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources’. The NBI provides a unique forum for the countries of the Nile Basin to move toward a cooperative process to realize tangible benefits in the basin and build a solid foundation of trust and confidence.
The NBI now seeks to procure an Information Systems Specialist to be responsible for the systematic compilation, maintenance and dissemination of the Nile Basin regional database on water and related resources to support the water resources management functions of the Nile-sec.

2. Scope of work

The ISS shall be responsible for the maintenance of NB DSS and systematic archiving and maintenance of all data compiled and generated through NBI Secretariat and ensure compatible database architectures are implemented across NBI centers. The specific scope of work of the Information Systems Specialist shall include, but not limited to, the following:
· Maintenance and further enhancement of NB DSS
· Data Compilation, Quality Assurance and Dissemination
· Knowledge Management
· Project Management Support
· Other related activities as instructed by the Head of the Water Resources Management Department.

3.Qualifications and experience
The DB Specialist will have the following qualifications and experience:
· Masters level degree or higher, in Computer Science, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Science, Engineering, or other technically related field.
· At least five (5) years of working experience, with recognized technical expertise in Operating systems administration (especially Linux admin experience) relational database technologies, including database development and administration; work experience should be proven, in general, through internationally recognized technical certification.
· At least three (3) years of experience in knowledge management functionalities related to technical implementations of information/knowledge systems (i.e. how to implement knowledge management procedures in an Information Systems).
· Excellent facilitation, consensus-building, multi-cultural, and inter-personal skills; strong team- building and mentoring capabilities.
· Experience and demonstrated skills in networking with ministry-level partners, private sector, national and international NGOs, and local community-based organizations.
· Experience of training users in using database and information systems.
· Demonstrated technical writing, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
· Strong English language skills (spoken and written); working knowledge of French is an advantage.
· Experience working with or in regional/international organizations is an advantage.

Period of Service
This is a regional position. Contract duration will initially be up to June 2016 but with possibility for extension based on performance and availability of funding.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified consultants are advised to visit the NBI website at www.nilebasin.org to download the full details of this assignment and person specifications, and to submit their applications electronically to the Executive Director at: recruitment@nilebasin.org. Application/cover letters clearly indicating the title of the assignment and accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae should reach the Executive Director not later than 8th October, 2015.

NU-Tec Team Leader - Agribusiness Financial Products, Uganda

This position is contingent on funding
GENERAL PROGRAMME SUMMARY:
The UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID) is supporting the "Northern Uganda: Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agribusiness (NU-TEC)" programme. The programme will provide advice and finance to agribusinesses to support investments which have a beneficial impact on smallholder famers in Northern Uganda. The Team Leader will lead the implementation of the 6 year NU-TEC Development and Provision of Financial Products for Agribusiness in Uganda programme. The programme will design and deliver effective adapted and new financial products for agribusinesses (and businesses that support the agriculture sector) in northern Uganda which minimises subsidy, and maximises the potential for sustained impacts and replication by other Financial Institutions (FIs).

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Team Leader is a senior management position with Mercy Corps in Uganda with supervisory and managerial responsibility for this multi-year project. S/he provides the vision and leadership in project delivery and manages overall project implementation ensuring high quality performance. S/he maximizes budget resources and personnel development and remains flexible in a continually changing environment. Responsible for overseeing performance of the programme, the Team Leader, in close collaboration and in an advisory role with a partner FI, will guide the adaptation and development of financial products for agri-business on the basis of commercial viability for the FI, impact for smallholder farmers and, potentially, replicability of the model by other FIs in Uganda. S/he will be responsible to maintain the aggressive implementation scheduled required by DfID for the loan portfolio in a challenging environment. She/he is also ultimately responsible for overseeing the sound management of the financial product and the capture of data/learning from the programme.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Vision, Leadership and Strategy

• Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of programme implementation, development and management.
• Develop NU-TEC strategy and vision, maximizing internal and external resources, including hiring and building appropriate staff skills, and partner relationships in order to achieve programme goals and objectives.
• Ensure programme strategy is clear and communicated to team members, the partner FI, potential agribusiness clients and government, and the international and financial community;
• Collaborate and ensure synergies with other related Mercy Corps programmes with agriculture sector focuses.
• Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Serve as an 'on-site' consultant to the FI to move the programme deliverables forward.
• Ensure that the Contract-specific requirements of this programme are met (as this funding comes from DFID under the modalities of a Contract and not a Grant).

Programme Quality and Staff Development

• Assemble all components necessary to ensure quality programming and recruit, facilitate training of, and manage an informed, motivated and efficient staff including a high focus on national team members.
• Ensure that programme implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.
• Monitor adherence to donor terms of reference, Mercy Corps policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.

Representation and Stakeholder Management

• Develop close and productive working relationships with the partner FI and other stakeholders - including the primary stakeholders, operations departments, the greater agribusiness sector and private sector- all parties required to establish a shared vision of the project and achieve objectives.
• Oversee all activities including financial product development, product launches and management, facilitate agri-business support, M&E, and facilitation with other Mercy Corps programming.
• Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Country Director.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of programme targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
• Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the programme in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure adherence to operational imperatives as per internal/ external audit requirements; utilize best practices based on Mercy Corps internal policies.
• Ensure accurate and timely programme financial reporting to the donors and Mercy Corps' headquarters.

New Initiatives

• Actively seek opportunities to leverage the programme. Work with other Mercy Corps Uganda programmes, Social Ventures, TSUs, and country field offices to identify areas for programme coordination, as well as opportunities for related new programming.
• Identify opportunities, conceptualize and strategize business models for financial products targeting agri-business.

Security

• Work closely with the country team's security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work.
• Ensure that programmes are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.

ORGANISATION LEARNING
As part of Mercy Corps' agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
NU-TEC Product Manager and other team members under the funded contract.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES:
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director, Uganda
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Partner Financial Institution, Director of Programmes, Finance Manager, Programme-Related Consultants, and other Programme Stakeholders, DPMELC National Manager
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum BA (MA strongly preferred) in business administration, agriculture economics, finance, economics or related field required;
• Minimum 10-15 years' relevant working experience required; preference for experience in private sector banking and a strong working knowledge of financial services, business development and agriculture;
• Proven track-record in agricultural finance;
• Demonstrated ability to develop sustainable and socially actionable business models through partnerships including extensive development of financial products, pricing, marketing strategies, delivery channels, SWOT analysis, financial projections and building value propositions;
• Familiarity with DFID policies and protocols required - specifically with the Contract funding modality;
• Strong experience in developing & maintaining complex programmes, organizational relationships & partnerships;
• History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, civil society partners in complex environments;
• Strong communication, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills; and
• Experience in working in Uganda strongly preferred and East Africa required.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
The ideal candidate will have proven track record of the Ugandan financial sector, agri-business finance and the intersection of both. Successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations. The successful Team Leader will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programmes within the current and future programme structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring skills with technical skills in financial services and agriculture. S/he will have demonstrated skills in managing programmes in challenging environments, ability to manage ambiguity, frustration and stress in self, partners and others. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem-solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential - as well as maintaining a sense of humour.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The Team Leader is based in Kampala with significant travel to northern Uganda. Kampala provides a secure living environment that is suitable for families. The location is accompanied and secure. Housing is individual accommodation with unlimited freedom of movement beyond the house/office. There are three reputable International schools in Uganda. Staff have access to medical, electricity, water, etc. This position requires frequent and significant travel by road to the target districts, were conditions are more basic.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=amFtYW5kYS4yOTc3OS4zODMwQG1lcmN5Y29ycHMuYX...

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Uganda (M/F)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international medical humanitarian organization created in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations facing life-threatening crises. Mainly focused on areas of armed conflict, MSF also works in epidemic outbreaks, natural disasters or situations of exclusion from healthcare. The French section of MSF works in some thirty countries.
MSF is looking for a :
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Uganda (M/F)

DESCRIPTION OF THE POST
The Epidemiologist is responsible for all data aspects transversal to the project activities. S/He will supervise a team (when applicable) for data entry, compilation and reporting and will provide support to all staff involved in the management of medical data in order to obtain quality and reliable information to assess the impact of the activities. For this purpose S/He will use the existing national data system as well as MSF-specific databases.
Objectives of the position

• Define, Implement, Review and Modify Monitoring and Evaluaton strategies according to the necesities and evolution of the project.
• Provide reports and analysis of rutine program data and upon request.
• Follow up the ongoing Operational Research projects implemented in the field and contribute to identify possible plans for analysis.

Main responsibilities
A-Data management and reporting

• Create, Review, Modify and Implement data collection tools according to the project necesities.
• Oversee the data entry processes for all medical activities.
• Provide technical support to routine data collection for specific databases (Internal MSF and National Programs Tools).
• Lead/support the production of standard reports in timely basis.

B-Monitoring and Evaluation

• Contribute to the documentation, analysis and capitalization of the information/project experience in the sites where handover processes are planned (Adjumani)
• Provide technical support for any new activity implementation or regard to Monitoring and Evaluation (Kasese)
• Coordinate the development, implementation and follow up of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for documentation.
• Establish DQA methods to ensure good performance of the activities and reliability of the information (e.g. generation of lists of errors, design and implementation of data quality assurance procedures).
• Generate cohort reports and other analysis upon request.

C-Administration, Supervision and Coaching

• Oversee the work of Data Team staff (when applicable).
• Identify training needs and coach all staff involved in data processes.
• Assist medical staff on the field with all Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Management issues.
• Provide regular trainings for other staff (internal and external) on Data Management and Monitoring and evaluation related topics.

D-External relationships

• Represent MSF in relevant national and regional committees.
• Collaborate closely with the regional and national Data Management/Monitoring and Evaluation offices.
• Provide technical support in strengthening national monitoring and evaluation systems.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health or other related fields (including modules on advanced medical statistics/Epidemiology)
• At least 2 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and/or Data Management in resource-limited countries.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain diplomatic relationship with MoH officials.
• Knowledge of statistical software, such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, R among others.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a multicultutral team.
• Previous experience conducting research activities in resource-limited countries.
• Previous experience in TB and/or HIV management of information preferable.

Conditions
· 12 months MSF contract - volunteer or salary status (depending on previous professional experience)
· Based in Kampala (Uganda) with frequent movements on different project locations
· Starting date : as soon as possible

How to apply:

Please send your application (motivation letter and CV) on line
http://msf.fr/recrutement/travailler-sur-terrain/offres
until October 6th 2015 included
Only selected candidates will be contacted

ActionAid Uganda seeks an experienced Tax Justice Advisor (re-advertisement)

ActionAid Uganda (AAU) seeks an experienced Tax Justice Advisor, who is able to provide efficient capacity development to both national staff at the ActionAid office and its partner organisations. An overall objective of the placement is to provide technical advisory support on tax justice, policy analysis, research, campaigns and advocacy so as to hold government and corporate accountable in the implementation of tax policies. Specifically, the Advisor will support the tax power campaign focusing on improving transparency and accountability in the way government generate taxes, allocate and effectively utilize them.
ActionAid Uganda (AAU) is a Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to ActionAid International. AAU works directly with people living in poverty and their organizations by mobilizing, strengthening and connecting them to other solidarity platforms; and campaigning with them to challenge the structural causes of poverty and injustice. Currently AAU supports 72 Partners and has offices in 10 locations across the country.
****Reports to:****Head of Programs, ActionAid Uganda
****Location:**** ActionAid Uganda Head office Kampala, Uganda
****Role Definition:****
The TJ Advisor will be working with key ActionAid Uganda staff and Uganda Tax Justice Network members (UTJN) in executing a Tax Justice campaign. The effort of the Advisor will be directed towards implementing a campaign plan, strategy and developing tactics for ensuring that a) campaign plan is understood and updated; b) actual campaign and advocacy work is undertaken; c) capacity is developed among staff and partners in tax issues; d) support in building and strengthening, nurturing, coaching and mentoring key individuals e) act as a communication conduit between ActionAid and other partners implementing Tax power campaign globally.
Key result areas

• Train members of the Uganda Tax Justice Network (UTJN), traders unions, AAU staff, partners and Activista in basic tax justice concepts and skills, with focus on what can be achieved at the level where these actors are operating
• Support Members of the UTJN, trade unions and LRPs to develop and implement tax campaign strategies for mobilization, evidence generation and effective engagement with local governments
• Guide members of the Uganda Tax Justice Network, traders and teachers union in mapping, undertaking analysis of tax policy gaps in Uganda and ensuring that that engage duty bearers
• Provide technical support to tax justice key stakeholder in developing, implementing a well-coordinated advocacy against tax avoidance and bad tax incentives at national and regional level
• Provide capacity building to ActionAid Uganda staff and partners in data generation and analysis of tax policies for use on progressive taxation, advocacy and campaigning particularly in the context of Uganda
• Based on research results, support and facilitate training, coaching and mentoring of key stakeholders at local national and international levels to enhance their capacity to handle taxation issues.
• Support ActionAid Uganda in facilitating regional and international shared learnings on progressive taxation through seminars conducted over the internet and Skype meetings

Required qualifications:

• The Advisor should possess a relevant master’s degree with 6 – 8 years of post-graduate work experience particularly related to tax justice, accountability, transparency and good governance
• At least 3 years work experience should be from working in Sub-Sahara, preferably on accountability, advocacy and campaigns issues
• Candidates must have experience with working on tax and governance capacity building within CSO
• Experience in using campaign planning methodologies to produce a viable campaign plan and strategy is essential
• Policy analysis skills and advocacy development are essential
• Experience working with and building networks and alliance are a must
• Must have advanced people skills in facilitating/training teams in the use of campaign planning tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of the socio, political and economic situation in East and Southern regions is vital

****Contract start:****
Contract start is subject to approval of work and residence permit, which can be a lengthy process. Therefore, the expected start date is January 1^st, 2016. The assignment is for 24 months, with the possibility for renewal.

More information
A comprehensive job description is available for download at: www.actionaid.org. The job description includes thorough information about the job content, basic salary, and background for the placement. All interested candidates are recommended to go through the detailed job description before applying. For more information on the People4Change program, please visit the ActionAid Denmark website: www.ms.dk For information on ActionAid Uganda, please visit: www.actionaid.org/Uganda
The Tax Justice Advisor is placed through ActionAid Denmark’s People4Change program; a people-to-people programme providing development support to ActionAid Country Programs and there partner organisations. As People4Change is a cross-national program, aiming at building tolerance, respect and expertise across cultures and borders, this position is not available for permanent residents of Uganda. If you are a permanent resident of Uganda and find this job interesting, you are encouraged to apply for similar Advisor placements in other countries; and these are regularly advertised at: www.actionaid.org
****For practical questions related the advertised position, please contact:****
ActionAid Uganda Head of Programmes and Policy, Harriet Gimbo: Harriet.Gimbo@actionaid.org
ActionAid Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Christine Aboke: Christine.Aboke@actionaid.org

 

How to apply:

****Application procedure and deadline:****
Forward a letter of motivation and an updated CV by email to ****advisor1@ms.dk****with a subject line Ref: Uganda - Tax Justice Advisor*.*
****Deadline for application submission is: 5^th of October, 2015****
Due to the large number of applications received for these positions, it is not possible to provide feedback to all applications. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be notified at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have not received any reply to your application by October 15^th, then should consider yourself unsuccessful for this position.